Membrane Bioreactor/Ultra Low Energy Reverse Osmosis Membrane Process for Forward Operating Base Wastewater Reuse
Abstract
Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) require 25-60 gallons of potable water per soldier per day for essentials including drinking, hygiene, and food preparation, and they produce 35-50 gallons of wastewater daily per soldier. Wastewater treatment methods in FOBs include burn-out latrines, chemical latrines, sewerage lagoons, removal to off-site facilities by contractors, and rarely, a conventional wastewater treatment plant. Currently, a 600 soldier FOB requires 22 trucks per day to supply the base with fuel and water and to remove wastewater and solid waste, creating significant security risk to convoy personnel and negative environmental impact. The overall objective of this project has been to develop an innovative, easily deployable membrane bioreactor (MBR) and ultra-low energy (ULE) reverse osmosis (RO) system for on-site wastewater treatment to produces high-quality water for potable and non-potable reuse, thereby minimizing the need to transport water and wastewater to and from the FOBs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA619412
Entities
People
- Hua Wang
Organizations
- GE Global Research